This year it was Fox and the launch was for 24: Legacy, the 24 spinoff that despite featuring the name 24 does not have any Jack Bauer.
Instead The Walking Dead’s Corey Hawkins leads the series, to mixed reviews.
A lot of people tune in for the Super Bowl and those who can stay awake afterward often stick around to catch whatever show the network airing the game is hyping.
Of course, we should point out that the episode aired after the conclusion of Super Bowl LI, which is pretty much the cushiest TV spot during the year, despite the fact it often hits the schedule at an oddball time and airs in a post-primetime timeslot.